[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Pannier compatibility #18908

When I checked part numbers the racks were almost $600 US so the price here might be a shock. I have alloy Givi Trecker Outback panniers for the 1200 and just got a rack for the 800 GS as well,Using the same Panniers.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Henry Plowright #18996

Spoke to Henry Yesterday getting a lot better  watch out He does not find out You are after an 800 He will be after Ya.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Pannier compatibility #18905

Gremlin exhaust on the 650-800's is the same as the hex heads 04-13. It's the new LC that is on the RH side. The alloy panniers on the adventures look the same.Racks will be different.Just checked the part numbers 1 number out in each of the part numbers , only way to make sure is for Gremlin next time he's going past a 800 Adventure is to try the out to see if they fit.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Pannier compatibility #18903

Racks will be the question? Try checking the part numbers on the MaxBmw online parts fiche.Taking it that You have BMW adventure alloy Panniers? Is that Your 2009 1200 on Trademe?Cheers

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Bike maintenance #18947

Picked up the GS from Dean and Collen at The Bike Maintanance Shop  running sweet as  and no big shock with the bill, Only place to get to get Your bike looked after.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Auckland 15th May Monthly Ride Karapiro #18962

He lives in Queenwood in Hamilton could always go to Steves for coffee and biscuits, He's not very often out on His bike.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: R1150RT won’t start ideas please #18929

A mate had a 1150RT that the fuel pump packed up on the forgotten world highway. Transported back to Stratford  then I had the job of riding  thru to Hawera to get a new fuel pump from Repco same one that goes into Ford Falcons and Sierra . So keep that in mind if the pump packs up miles from a BMW workshop.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Continental TKC 70 #18890

I think PeterZ was running one on his F800 Adventure, seems happy with it . Has TKC 80 on the front But I think the TKC 70 would work on the LC better on the road. Any tyre from Continental does what it's meant to. Try a set and let us know.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: GS Rallye #18857

The Hot Rodders are coming to town as well so Ya better book Darryl unless Ya tenting.Got a Tourist flat/cabin at the camping ground .motels are up around the $150 p/n  range.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: BMW Recall, or the importance of torque wrenches #18623

Check out Daffys post about this , He has got proof of purchase and Euroimports want replace to replace with another sport helmet I and 2others I know of have not got proof of purchase so Whe are on our own. This different to what BMW say in the fatherland. Partners 13 year old Toyota  import has a recall on the airbag Toyota send out letters and arrange to get it done no charge.When is a recall not a recall?

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: BMW Sport Helmet Recall #18881

Yes I am also having trouble getting answers from dealers as I have not got proof of purchase.Whe are the last country in the world to here about recalls Whe have to advise dealers about them ie Fuel flange gasket R and K models then rear wheel flange , they are not interested in handling recalls Must be no profit for the importer or dealers.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: BMW Recall, or the importance of torque wrenches #18620

Got one of these Sport helmets Janine won't use it now . It sounds like it is a world wide recall Europe ,South Africa USA. Went into two BMW dealers and they no nothing about it .NZ is at the bottom of the World so Whe are always a couple of years behind, BMW dealers are only doing the fuel pump flange recall now after a few bikes have caught fire around the world.Looking forward to getting a brand new helmet for the boss.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: BMW Recall, or the importance of torque wrenches #18618

I got 2 letters about this recall on 2 bikes. One purchased brand new the other ex BMW press bike. Still waiting for dealer to do the job. The importers get owner lists from the NZTA  and send the letters out from there .The  nice Chap (JohnG) that used to sign the letters  has left so they might be getting behind now. Don't worry the wheel will not fall off providing You do not over tighten it with the rattle gun.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: BMW Recall, or the importance of torque wrenches #18613

In NZ  BMW do not replace fuel gauge strips that fail all the time on some bikes R1200GS K1200GT etc. In the States they have extended warranty out to 12years parts and fitting. They don't want to be sued when a rider runs out of gas with a faulty fuel gauge and  Kenworth runs over Ya.Higher chance of being run over by the truck than Your rear wheel falling of with the faulty wheel flange. Have not herd about the fuel pump flange recall that some other country's  have had. Only know of 1 RT catching fire and 1 Adventure loosing all its fuel at a gas station causing a Fire Service call out.  Would not worry about the rear wheel flange, I have been waiting for Experiance to come back to Me when to do the GS for about 6 months. They probably wait till You take in for other work so they can charge Ya extra time,  No money in warranty work for the dealership.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Wheel flange K2X/K4X models #18784

That's  what happens when Ya have a GS  one ends up riding them all the time. I have had My 1200GS  for 11.5 years and forgotten how many times I have changed the oil/filters and tires.At 125,000ks it's running just like new still.

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